About Us
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
At Njabu Caring Hands, we understand the crucial role that mental health plays in the overall wellbeing of individuals, especially those who have experienced trauma. We recognize that trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health and ability to function in their daily lives. That's why we have made mental health support
At Njabu Caring Hands, we understand the crucial role that mental health plays in the overall wellbeing of individuals, especially those who have experienced trauma. We recognize that trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health and ability to function in their daily lives. That's why we have made mental health support and trauma management a priority in our programs.
Our mission at Njabu Caring Hands is to support mental health and trauma management by partnering with organizations that provide specialized care and resources. We aim to connect individuals in need with the appropriate services and provide trauma-informed care to those we serve. We strive to stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in trauma therapy through partnerships with academic institutions and research organizations. Our goal is to expand our reach and provide comprehensive support to all those who seek our help. We believe that education is key to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting a culture of compassion and support.
Overall, we are committed to providing comprehensive support to individuals who have experienced trauma, with a special focus on mental health and wellbeing. We believe that everyone deserves to live a healthy, fulfilling life, and we will continue to work towards that goal through our programs and services.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our vision at Njabu Caring Hands is to create a world where vulnerable and marginalized communities have access to quality healthcare, education, and mental health and wellness services. We aim to empower individuals and communities to take control of their health and well-being, and to break the cycle of poverty through education and sk
Our vision at Njabu Caring Hands is to create a world where vulnerable and marginalized communities have access to quality healthcare, education, and mental health and wellness services. We aim to empower individuals and communities to take control of their health and well-being, and to break the cycle of poverty through education and skill-building. Our ultimate goal is to promote sustainable development and improve the overall quality of life for those we serve, including their mental health and well-being.
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The Scale of the Problem
The World Health Organization estimates that 280 million people globally are living with depressive disorders. For African women – who are affected at approximately 1.5 times the rate of men – depression is a leading cause of disability. Yet, due to the lack of investment in mental health services, approximately 85
The Scale of the Problem
The World Health Organization estimates that 280 million people globally are living with depressive disorders. For African women – who are affected at approximately 1.5 times the rate of men – depression is a leading cause of disability. Yet, due to the lack of investment in mental health services, approximately 85% of people in low-income countries receive no treatment. The World Bank considers it “the greatest thief of productive economic life,” with yearly global costs of U.S. $2.5 trillion.
Types of events that can lead to PTSD include:
*Serious accidents
physical or sexual assault
abuse, including childhood or domestic abuse
*Exposure to traumatic events at work, including remote exposure
serious health problems, such as being admitted to intensive care
childbirth experiences, such as losing a baby
*The death of someone close to you
war and conflict
torture
Our Strategy
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At the heart of our strategy is a vision for a world where everyone, everywhere has access to mental health support, free of stigma or restrictions. Ultimately a kinder, healthier, more productive world.
We use our expertise in advocacy, financing and campaigning to advance this vision and focus on four areas of strategic impact to measure
At the heart of our strategy is a vision for a world where everyone, everywhere has access to mental health support, free of stigma or restrictions. Ultimately a kinder, healthier, more productive world.
We use our expertise in advocacy, financing and campaigning to advance this vision and focus on four areas of strategic impact to measure our success:
RIGHTS
Mental health stigma and discrimination are rife, and antiquated or poor mental health legislation and policies are still present in many countries, most people do not have this right upheld.
In 2021–2023 we’ll focus on holding decision-makers to account for the goals and targets they set on mental health while we help victims get the help they need professionally.
EDUCATION
To counter outdated attitudes to mental health, we need greater education for all.
From 2021–2023 our focus is to build the mental health community’s advocacy whilst increasing its impact.
FINANCING
At present, countries spend less than 2% of their national health budgets on mental health, and international global mental health funding is a tiny fraction of development assistance for health and other sectors.
From 2021 – 2023 our focus is to substantially increase quality financing for mental health, with a target of contributing to an additional US$0.5 billion